T-100 Heavy Tank

The T-100 was a prototype heavy tank assembled in 1938 and tested in the invasion of Finland in 1939. Although it was never put into production because the roll of heavy tank was filled by the KV-series it is nevertheless an interesting design.

(421 Ã— 175)[/url]This is an early version of the T-100, as can be seen from the 76.2mm L/10 gun in the main turret instead of the longer L/11 gun. Also the main turret does not have a rear-facing machinegun.

(393 Ã— 255)[/url]Judging by the dents on the front of the hull I would guess this picture was taken during, or just after the invasion of Finland. The T-100 prototype survived 21 hits from 37 mm and 40 mm anti-tank projectiles.